Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Kathleen Anne Faith-West
Sep 5, 2015
Kathleen Anne Faith-West, 66, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday September 5, 2015 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Bridgeway Church with Pastor Jack Mumford officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Page West Boudreau and husband, Paul of Beaufort; son, Thomas Michael West of Ellijay, GA; four grandchildren,...
Joseph 'Joe' Allen Jackson
Sep 4, 2015
Joe Jackson, 62, of Newport, passed away Friday at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Mr. Jackson was a jack of all trades with a heart of gold. He was a very devoted and loving husband and caregiver to his wife and family. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday September 11, 2015 at St. Peters...
Frederick Ford Iii
Sep 4, 2015
Frederick "Boog" Ford III, 27, of Otway, passed away Friday September 4, 2015 at his home. He loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and motorcycle rider. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his father, Fredrick Ford Jr. of Otway; mother, Mary Willis Ford of Beaufort; son, Fredrick Ford IV and his mother, Amber...
James 'Jd' Duffy Arnold Sr.
Sep 2, 2015
James D. Arnold Sr., "JD", 80 of Mill Creek, passed away Tuesday September 2nd, 2015 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport surrounded by his loving family. His service will be on Saturday, September 5th at 1pm at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek. JD loved the river and oystering was his favorite. He worked for many...
Dewey Willis Jr.
Aug 29, 2015
Dewey Willis, Jr., 50, of Newport, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Willis of Newport; step-son, Shave Eastman of Newport; two sisters, Mary Lynn Willis of Beaufort; Jessie Leasure of Rocky Mount; and his mother, Nina Corbett...
Riley Elizabeth Rochelle
Aug 23, 2015
Riley Elizabeth Rochelle, Infant, of Newport, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015. A gathering of friends will take place from 2:00- 4:00 PM Sunday at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Sanford, NC. She is survived by her parents, Ryan Rochelle and Kelly Womack of Newport;; maternal grandfather, Wesley Womack...
William 'Billy' Springs
Aug 20, 2015
William "Billy" Springs, 67, of Newport, passed away Thursday August 20, 2015 at his home. Mr. Springs worked as a commercial fisherman. He also was a veteran, having served in the US Army. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Springs of Newport; daughter, BJ Springs of NJ; and four grandchildren. He...
Jimmy Willis
Aug 17, 2015
Jimmy Dale Willis, Jr., 53, of Atlantic, passed away August 17, 2015 at home with his loving wife by his side. A funeral service will be held 7: 00PM Thursday at the Atlantic United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Willis worked as a commercial fisherman for over 20 years. He...
Steve Charles Elberson
Aug 14, 2015
Steve Elberson, 63, of Otway, passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at Carteret Health Care. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Porter R. Graves III officiating. Steve was born 1952 to Mabel Pauline and Ira Lee Elberson in Thomasville, NC. He was raised in Silver Valley and a 1970...
Julia Gay Royals
Aug 3, 2015
Julia Gay Beacham Royals, 64, of Beaufort passed away Monday August 3, 2015 at Carteret General Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2:00PM Wednesday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Jack Mumford officiating. She is survived by her son, Jason Brock Royals and wife, Holly of Wilmington; mother, Mildred Beacham of Beaufort; brother, Marvin Beacham Jr. of...
Clinton 'Buddy' Price Smith
Jul 27, 2015
Clinton "Buddy" Smith Sr., 57, of Beaufort, passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at his home. Buddy worked as a painter for over 30 years in Carteret County. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith of Beaufort; son, Clint Smith Jr. of Beaufort; daughter, Melissa Smith of Beaufort; four grandchildren, Jasmine...
Earl 'Don' Donald Beesley
Jul 25, 2015
Earl "Don" Beesley, 81, of Cape Carteret passed away July 25, 2015 at Carteret General Hospital. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dora Mae Beesley; daughter, Becky Rowland and husband, Mitch of Cape Carteret; son, Jim Beesley and wife, Karen of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Becca, Sam, and Erin. In...
Joann Sykes Morton
Jul 20, 2015
JoAnn Sykes Morton passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 20th, in her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Therisa Bunn, Lisa Pilger and Scarlett Johnson and her husband Zac. Her only son Robert (Bobby) and most prized possessions, her grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey and Kyle; brothers, William and James Sykes. Visitation will...
Eric Jay Forsberg
Jul 17, 2015
Eric Jay Forsberg, 42, of Beaufort, passed away Friday July 17, 2015 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Eric was the manager of Blue Ocean Fish Market in Morehead City. He also worked as a Chef for over 20 years. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday with Pastor John Pollock and David Whitlow officiating...
Serena 'Marcie Marcetta Guthrie
Jul 14, 2015
Marcie Guthrie, 58, of Newport passed away Tuesday July 14, 2015 at her home. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her fianc, Melvin Shields of Newport; three sons, Nathan Hargis, Watson Guthrie, and Joshua Guthrie all of Newport; seven grandchildren; sister, Paula Heuck of Franklin, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Susan Lynn Ecton
Jul 10, 2015
Susan Ecton, 66, of Newport, passed away Friday July 10, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Ecton was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport. She had the special calling of taking care of unwed, expecting mothers at the Childrens Baptist Home in Owasso, OK. A service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her...
Curleen Dale London
Jul 5, 2015
Curleen London, 76, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at Carteret General Hospital. Mrs. London was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort where she enjoyed the kitchen and the flower ministry. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday at First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort with Pastor Richard Patterson and...
